Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jutiapa · Laguna Seca
Country overviewGuatemala · Jutiapa
M3.3 Earthquake near Laguna Seca, Jutiapa (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
On August 23, 2026 at 13:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Laguna Seca, Jutiapa (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Guatemala: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
681efd9904bc77138f5b2dc8e567a6fcee5a8cff
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 13:01:17 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.35000,
-90.10000
Temperature
18.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries
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